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Best Schools in 95065, CA
95065, CA has 11 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 5,775 students. On average they score 53% on state proficiency tests against a projected 46%, so schools in 95065 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 95065, CA
The top high schools in 95065, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Scotts Valley High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scotts Valley Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 690 Students
2. Soquel High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Santa Cruz City High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 974 Students
3. Harbor High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Santa Cruz City High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1023 Students
Best Middle Schools in 95065, CA
The top middle schools in 95065, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Scotts Valley Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scotts Valley Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 481 Students
2. New Brighton Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Soquel Union Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 648 Students
3. Branciforte Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Santa Cruz City High • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 389 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 95065, CA
The top elementary schools in 95065, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Happy Valley Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Happy Valley Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 120 Students
2. Vine Hill Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scotts Valley Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 531 Students
3. De Laveaga Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Santa Cruz City Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 488 Students
4. Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Soquel Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 232 Students
5. Good Shepherd Catholic School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Good Shepherd Catholic School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 199 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 95065, CA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
95065, CA has a total population of 8,347 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 50% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 95065, CA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 95065, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
24.34 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.54 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.80 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 95065, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 95065, CA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 95065, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 95065, CA
How many schools are in 95065, CA?
95065, CA has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 5,775 students in total.
How do schools in 95065 perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in 95065 score 53% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 46%, so on average schools in 95065 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 95065?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations